Reigning Independents Trophy champion Rory Butcher will return to the British Touring Car Championship grid this season at wheel of a Motorbase Performance Ford Focus. The 32-year-old Scot made a huge impact in last season’s competition, taking fifth in the overall standings. He claimed three overall wins and six podiums on his…
Monthly Archives: January 2020
Hopkirk’s iconic Mini leads Scots Monte start
FIFTY-THREE YEARS after its success in the 1967 Monte Carlo Rally, the actual Mini driven by rally legend Paddy Hopkirk will be first off the ramp at the start of the Historique event in Glasgow’s George Square this evening, writes Jim McGill. And fans will be hoping this afternoon’s heavy rain eases…
SMRC Open Day – Sunday 16th February
The Scottish Motor Racing Club are running an open day at Knockhill Racing Circuit on Sunday the 16th February for anyone who is interested in joining us in 2020. With track time, passenger rides, information packs and the opportunity to try the club simulator, it’s the ideal opportunity for existing drivers to get…
Matt Neal to compete in his 30th BTCC season
Matt Neal has confirmed he will be contesting the British Touring Car Championship in 2020, alongside teammate Dan Cammish, in what will be his record breaking 30th Season in the BTCC, the most of any driver in the history of the Championship. The Halfords Yuasa Racing team driver commented: “I can’t believe it’s…
Turkington reflects on Championship win
We caught up with 4-time British Touring Car Champion, Colin Turkingon at this year’s Autosport International Show which took place at the Birmingham NEC last week. It was an emotional and riveting end to the BTCC season for Turkington following one of the most sensational finishes to a BTCC season in recent…